Switzerland · Canton BE
Kandersteg
3718BE CANTON3718
Residents
1'308
Area
134.3 km²
Tax multiplier
180%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
676 51.7%
Men
632 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
178 13.6%
Swiss citizens
991 76.3%
Foreign residents
308 23.7%
0–19 · 178 · 13.6%20–64 · 745 · 57.0%65+ · 385 · 29.4%
Foreign residents 23.7%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.0%62.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.0%53.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.6%50.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.6%22.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP44.4% · strongest party
SVP44.4%
SP12.9%
GLP11.9%
Mitte9.8%
GRÜNE6.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier180%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
180%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 217 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Adelboden · 8.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'191 mm
7.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegemeindekandersteg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Kandersteg?
- The postal code of Kandersteg is 3718.
- What is the tax rate in Kandersteg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Kandersteg is 180% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Kandersteg have?
- Kandersteg has 1'308 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Kandersteg in?
- Kandersteg is located in canton BE.